Excellent advice from @philplait.bsky.socialwww.scientificamerican.com/article/a-so...

A Solar Eclipse Is Too Special to See Through Your Smartphone

To make the most of any total solar eclipse, put down your gadgets and bask in one of our solar system’s most glorious spectacles

Yes :) :) :) I mean, I've got the glasses but I might just be like a normal animal and just ... experience it :)

Rebuttal from @xkcd.comxkcd.com/1314/

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This is good advice for many things. Be in the moment, not behind a camera!

I traveled for the 2017 eclipse and this is correct (for anyone who isn’t a professional or serious hobby photographer.) When it hit totality I reached for my camera took one picture and then decided that the most meaningful way to experience it was to be 100% PRESENT, not futzing with tech.

I'm planning on doing both. Tripods are great tools!